THE Hotline’s origins as a forum for football is often forgotten in these days of off-field dramas.

So let’s keep the tit for tat for later and start with the glamour of Celtic’s Europa League clash with Inter Milan.

Martin Graham, Glasgow, said: “This is going to be the acid test for Ronny Deila as he's had more than enough time to settle in as Celtic boss. The shambles of our summer European campaign was excused by him just being in the job.

“He’ll now be judged by how we do against the Italians over the two legs. If it’s another humiliation at this level then it’ll only add fuel to the critics who believe he’s out of his depth.”

Michael Sheerin, Liverpool, said: “Celtic need to be careful against Inter as they’re good enough to hurt is if we leave ourselves exposed at the back.

“I hope Deila gets a result for his sake but he must not allow Efe Ambrose anywhere near the pitch. We have a decent defensive pairing in Virgil van Dijk and Jason Denayer who can cope but I believe caution should be the best policy.”

Efe Ambrose still makes too many mistakes (Image: Action Images)

Jim Murray, Edinburgh, said: “I cannot believe the fans have fallen for Deila. He is absolutely clueless tactics wise, which will be proven against Inter Milan. And if he thinks Nir Bitton and Stefan Johansen are the way forward then there is no future for the club.

“These two are OK in the SPFL but when it comes to the crunch and a real physical effort is needed then both will be left sadly wanting. Inter will score a minimum of three goals on Thursday.”

Rab Kinnell, Lochgelly, said: “What happens to Celtic if they lose to Inter? I’d suggest they try and have a go at the Eurovision Song Contest as it’s the only competition they haven’t been parachuted into this season.”

Rangers’ decision to allow Inter to prepare at Murray Park brought a few calls.

Craig Bannerman, Glasgow, said: “It’s yet another massive blunder by Rangers to host Inter as it will only add to the bad feeling between them and Celtic. Inter could have trained somewhere else without Murray Park being in the equation.”

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Derek Adamson, Dumfries, said: If Rangers allow Inter Milan to train at Murray Park, it will be the first talent to come out of Murray Park.”

Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy’s bid to bring alcohol back to our grounds came under fire.

Eddie Lowe emailed: “It should be a big ‘No’ to booze at football matches, unfortunately some fans are not well behaved sober without adding to it. Rugby is different as the players and the fans are well behaved.”

Peter Crawford, East Kilbride, said: “The pure hatred at Old Firm games is unbelievable. It’s just as bad as the 80s and 90s so for someone like Murphy to advocate drinking at games is ill-advised. There are certain elements within Scottish football we’ll never get rid off.”

Terry Hutton, Dunfermline, said: “I read that Old Firm fans have been let off the hook but I was at the Rangers v Celtic game and there wasn't a single song sung from Celtic fans which was sectarian. I also can’t understand why prices of Celtic’s match-day programme for the Inter game has been raised to £5 when it’s usually £3.

Dunky Robertson, London, said: “It’s a masterstroke for Gordon Ramsay to sign up for Rangers First. If anyone can roll out enough dough to save the club then it has to be the celebrity chef.”

James Robertson, Glasgow, said: “The Daily Record may be banned by Rangers but why doesn't the newspaper make a stand and stay away from Ibrox?”

David Runham, Southampton, said: “It infuriates me neither Easdale will answer a single question. I have been a Rangers fan since 1947 and can’t wait to see them removed along with the puppet chairman.”

And finally.

Jock Gray, Falkirk , said: “I watched Man United beat Preston on Monday but the pink football they were playing with spoiled it for me. I couldn't see it when it was in the air. I’m sure there was a reason for using it but I hope they ditch it.”